Josh Allen: a thread of gratitude

[Success]

I think a lot of us here have been fans since the SB years, and even before.  I still consider us incredibly lucky to have had a QB like Jim Kelly, even though those teams couldn't close the deal.  A lot of fanbases are lucky to get a QB like that once in their lifetime.

 

But we got another.  And if you had told any of us on draft day that this is what we could have expected, we wouldn't have believed it.  And I was really happy about that pick - but I never imagined he'd turn out to be this much of a force.  There is a lot of debate about this, as there will always be w/ QBs - but I personally believe he is the best in the league right now.  It's obviously close with Mahomes, but I wouldn't trade them if I could, and I like to believe I'm judging that objectively.

 

It's funny how quickly we get used to amazing play, week after week. We're accustomed to it now, so don't really think about it.  But for almost a quarter of a century here, it wasn't the way.  I'm not sure if any other fanbase has had to endure so much bad QB play over such a long stretch - maybe Cleveland.  

 

The reward for our loyalty has come, in the form of a scrambling, running, hurdling unicorn, with a cannon for an arm and a fierce competitive drive.  Just wanted to take a minute today to thank the universe.

 

[US Egg]

Your welcome? 😳

Edited December 16, 2022 by I am the egg man

[HOUSE]

I will buy Josh a Timmy Hortons coffee (small)

[LabattBlue]

I’m such an idiot.  It never dawned on me that it is really nice to have a great QB on the team.  Thanks for the enlightenment.  

[Success]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:15 PM, LabattBlue said:

I’m such an idiot.  It never dawned on me that it is really nice to have a great QB on the team.  Thanks for the enlightenment.  

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I'm not lecturing anybody.  Just a thread of thanks.

 

[Captain Hindsight]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:11 PM, HOUSE said:

I will buy Josh a Timmy Hortons coffee (small)

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Whose wallet did you steal?

[HOUSE]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:18 PM, Captain Hindsight said:

Whose wallet did you steal?

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You are paying for it 

[ALLinALLEN]

I would no doubt 100% trade him for Mahomes in a second, but, I am incredibly happy he is my starting QB and hope it stays that way for 10+ years.

 

*edit - this was in response to OP saying " It's obviously close with Mahomes, but I wouldn't trade them if I could, and I like to believe I'm judging that objectively." 

 

 

Edited December 16, 2022 by ALLinALLEN

[Warriorspikes51]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:29 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

I would no doubt 100% trade him for Mahomes in a second, but, I am incredibly happy he is my starting QB and hope it stays that way for 10+ years.

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neither franchise would do that

[ALLinALLEN]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:30 PM, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

neither franchise would do that

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lol I know that....the OP said he wouldnt trade allen for mahomes which is a ludicrous statement.

[Saxum]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:29 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

I would no doubt 100% trade him for Mahomes in a second, but, I am incredibly happy he is my starting QB and hope it stays that way for 10+ years.

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You should change posting alias to NotALLinALLEN.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:29 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

I would no doubt 100% trade him for Mahomes in a second, but, I am incredibly happy he is my starting QB and hope it stays that way for 10+ years.

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nice username. hypocrite

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:36 PM, Limeaid said:

You should change posting alias to NotALLinALLEN.

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you can smell a troll from a mile away. he or she reeks troll

Edited December 16, 2022 by DaBillsFanSince1973

[Doc]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:31 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

lol I know that....the OP said he wouldnt trade allen for mahomes which is a ludicrous statement.

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No, calling it a ludicrous statement...is a ludicrous statement.

[ALLinALLEN]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:36 PM, DaBillsFanSince1973 said:

nice username. hypocrite

you can smell a troll from a mile away. he or she reeks troll

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Not a troll whatsoever and stand by my username....you know it's OK to believe in and love having Allen and admit there are other QB's just as great if not better than him right? 

[Warriorspikes51]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:42 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

Not a troll whatsoever and stand by my username....you know it's OK to believe in and love having Allen and admit there are other QB's just as great if not better than him right? 

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When Mahomes and Allen are at their best....it's a literal coin flip as to who the better QB is.....

[GoBills808]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:31 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

lol I know that....the OP said he wouldnt trade allen for mahomes which is a ludicrous statement.

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Wrong

[Success]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:31 PM, ALLinALLEN said:

lol I know that....the OP said he wouldnt trade allen for mahomes which is a ludicrous statement.

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They have very different styles. I don't see how anyone could call it "ludicrous" to value Allen's skill set more.

 

Mahomes' style is more akin to Steph Curry in the NBA. An amazing player, but he gets a little careless w/ his "Globetrotters" kind of style at times.  He's a little too loose.  Mahomes makes quite a few amazing plays that way - but also some bad ones.

 

I just think Allen can do a bit more, and has a slightly better arm. It's close, but I think Allen will go down as the better QB when all is said & done.

 

[ALLinALLEN]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:43 PM, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

When Mahomes and Allen are at their best....it's a literal coin flip as to who the better QB is.....

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Totally agree, but to me at least it seems Mahomes is more consistently at his best compared to Allen. 

[Simon Says]

  On 12/15/2022 at 9:36 PM, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

A team would have to sign him to their 53, not to the PS.  Also think would require a substantial pay bump to pull it off.

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  On 12/16/2022 at 5:09 PM, Success said:

I think a lot of us here have been fans since the SB years, and even before.  I still consider us incredibly lucky to have had a QB like Jim Kelly, even though those teams couldn't close the deal.  A lot of fanbases are lucky to get a QB like that once in their lifetime.

 

But we got another.  And if you had told any of us on draft day that this is what we could have expected, we wouldn't have believed it.  And I was really happy about that pick - but I never imagined he'd turn out to be this much of a force.  There is a lot of debate about this, as there will always be w/ QBs - but I personally believe he is the best in the league right now.  It's obviously close with Mahomes, but I wouldn't trade them if I could, and I like to believe I'm judging that objectively.

 

It's funny how quickly we get used to amazing play, week after week. We're accustomed to it now, so don't really think about it.  But for almost a quarter of a century here, it wasn't the way.  I'm not sure if any other fanbase has had to endure so much bad QB play over such a long stretch - maybe Cleveland.  

 

The reward for our loyalty has come, in the form of a scrambling, running, hurdling unicorn, with a cannon for an arm and a fierce competitive drive.  Just wanted to take a minute today to thank the universe.

 

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I'm a lifelong Bills fan and try not to let that affect my judgment. As much as fans might love Josh as a PERSON I think many are quite subjective in their evaluation of him as a QUARTERBACK. 

[ALLinALLEN]

  On 12/16/2022 at 5:46 PM, Warriorspikes51 said:

Doesn't sound like an apology that can win the Super Bowl 🧐

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This response doesnt even make sense